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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

A Whole New Approach to Holistic Wellness If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that health matters, both on a personal and global scale. As the world paused, routines were upended, and we learned to live with a new normal, we were also given the opportunity to evaluate our lifestyles and…

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Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

Art therapy began as a distinct form of psychotherapy in the 1940s and has been growing in popularity ever since. A way for people of all ages to process emotions and gain personal growth while growing in self-understanding and processing emotional change, art therapy is a great way for seniors to cope with grief, loss,…

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Free Guide to Senior Housing

Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a…

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Should Senior Living Communities Serve Alcohol?

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When it comes to alcohol and senior living, there are mixed feelings. Drinking alcohol is often a staple at senior living social functions and many residents enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a nightcap with good friends before calling it a day. However, with age often comes an increase in prescription medications that...
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Knowing You’re Ready for Senior Living

If you’re here, you and your family are already considering the benefits of a move to a senior living community. Maybe an adult child has suggested a move. Maybe you’ve noticed the burdens of home ownership are getting harder to manage. Maybe you’re just looking for a little more fun in every day of life. Maybe...
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Benefits of Traveling Later in Life

You’ve waited and worked and saved your whole life for retirement. Now it’s here and it’s your time to make the most of every day. What will you do? For many, it’s a time to see the world. For the first time in your life, you have the time to go where you want. To...
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How to Pay for Senior Care with Veterans Benefits

According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), there are approximately 8.1 million veterans over 65, nearly half of all veterans. Many of these veterans are entitled to specific benefits only for veterans of the United States Armed Forces which can be used for paying for senior care services. The benefits apply to veterans who...
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Top Travel Destinations for Seniors

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? Shuffleboard? Bingo? Not for today’s seniors. Today’s seniors are changing the face of senior living and taking the world by storm – literally. There is no limit for today’s seniors – the world is theirs for the taking. Make this year your year of exploration. Grab...
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8 Reasons to Retire in California

What comes to mind when you think of California living? From shining seas and white sand beaches to rolling mountains and world-famous wine country, there’s something for everyone in California. Whether it’s the laid-back lifestyle, outdoor opportunities, stunning beaches, or beautiful year-round weather, we promise you’ll never look back. Learn more about starting your retirement...
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New ASHA Campaign: Where You Live Matters

The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is an advocacy group committed to helping seniors make the best lifestyle decisions for themselves and their families. A new campaign launched by ASHA called “Where You Live Matters” gives unbiased, fact-based, and time-tested information to help seniors choose the appropriate level of senior care in a community that...
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A Focus on Fitness at Heritage Estates

Heritage Estates retirement community in Livermore, California offers its residents a unique holistic approach to health and wellness in an independent living and assisted living setting. Their PrimeFit Instructors help residents set and achieve fitness goals, focusing on their “functional fitness”. By improving strength, balance, and mobility, residents can enjoy the activities they love for...
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